Men&#39;s briefs with separate space for penis comprising removable incontinence absorbent receptacle

ABSTRACT

Men&#39;s briefs with separated space for penis comprising removable incontinence absorbent receptacle, made as short or long leg briefs, with flexible belt, panel (A), front outer insert (B) and front inner insert (B′), wherein separated space for penis is formed by front outer insert (B) and front inner insert (B′); the inserts (B) and (B′) being connectable to the panel (A) and optional part ( 3 ) in a manner to form men&#39;s briefs, wherein front inner insert (B′) has shape and dimensions same as front outer insert (B). Front inner insert (B′) is formed from two overlapping sewed parts (C) and (D) having curved hem ( 17 ) and respectively hem ( 18 ), where curved hems ( 17 ) and ( 18 ) form circular like adjustable orifice ( 19 ) for inserting penis into separated space. Orifice ( 19 ) encircle penis in a way that prevents its falling out from separated space. Men&#39;s briefs are further provided with removable incontinence receptacle (G) having orifice ( 22 ), where incontinence receptacle (G) is placed within front outer insert (B) and front inner insert (B′) thru the embrasure formed by hems ( 11, 5 ), whereat incontinence receptacle (G) having shape same as inserts (B, B′) and dimensions to fit within inserts (B, B′) in a manner that orifice ( 22 ) is faced to orifice ( 19 ) in order that incontinence receptacle (G) receives penis.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Present invention relates to men's underwear, in particular men'sunderpants having separate space to physically separate the penis fromthe testicles at inner side of their front part, comprising removableincontinence absorbent receptacle and to the incontinence absorbentreceptacle as such.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM AND BACKGROUND ART

The penis and the testicles are constantly in contact, which is not goodfrom the hygienic and health points of view. Due to their position,these organs are constantly exposed to sweating. Particularly negativeeffect is from the drops of urine remaining after urination or caused byproblems with mild incontinence.

Present invention aims to provide versatile men's briefs especiallysuitable for wear by active persons who suffer mild urinary incontinenceor for patients recovering after surgery. Moreover, it is an advantageof the arrangements disclosed herein that the briefs are intended forthose not incontinent and for those suffering incontinence.

The technical problem that is solved by this invention relates todesigning of men's briefs, where the penis will be physically separatedfrom the testicles, comprising removable incontinence absorbentreceptacle adapted to fit within said men's briefs in a easy andcomfortable way with tightening means for preventing penis to go beyondthe incontinence absorbent receptacle.

Since penis is naturally slightly directed to the left or right side,present invention provides such natural position avoiding any pressurecaused by briefs. On the other hand, overlapping inner insert preventsfalling out of penis from briefs separate space, especially duringlong-lasting sitting position. Further advantage of present invention isthat briefs orifice is oriented left or right, depending of the customerpreferences.

Further advantage of the present invention is adjustably tightening ofpenis thus preventing penis to go beyond the incontinence absorbentreceptacle during sleep or any other sport activity.

Document GB 2174288 A is closest prior art and discloses a pair of men'sbriefs (200) includes a pocket located in the crotch region (212) anddefined by an outer wall of a liquid-impermeable material which islonger than it is wide and an inner wall of like material which has acentral hole therein, and the outer and inner walls are positioned so asto retain, in use, an elongate absorbent pad in the pocket. According topresent invention briefs opening has circular like form which encirclespenis in a way that prevents its falling out from separated space, andfurthermore present invention provides elastic means for adjustablytightening of penis. Further advantage over document GB 2174288 Arelates to the material of the briefs and form of the incontinenceabsorbent receptacle. According to the GB 2174288 A absorbent pad is inelongate form and crotch region of the briefs is made byliquid-impermeable material.

According to the present invention parts of the briefs are not made byliquid-impermeable material. Further, absorbent article is in the formof receptacle; it can be disposable or washable and comfortably fitswithin briefs. Further, since receptacle according to present inventionis in the form of three dimensional container it ensures retention ofthe urine within the receptacle and prevents contact of urine withbriefs. That is very important in case where absorbing layer of thereceptacle is not able to absorb large quantity of urinated liquid.

The men's briefs with separate space for the penis adapted forincorporating removable incontinence absorbent receptacle accordingpresent invention make a very useful part of underwear, aimed to theman's health, that can be manufactured very economically and in numerousembodiments. It includes essential improvements relative to previouslyknown briefs and incontinence absorbents of this type.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The essence of the invention is men's briefs with separate space for apenis placed at the inner side of their front part and removableincontinence absorbent receptacle which is adjustably placed withinseparate space for penis.

Men's briefs with separated space for penis comprising removableincontinence absorbent receptacle, made as short or long leg briefs,with flexible belt, panel, (front outer insert and front inner insert,wherein separated space for penis is formed by front outer insert andfront inner insert; said inserts being connectable to the panel andoptional part in a manner to form men's briefs, wherein front innerinsert has shape and dimensions same as front outer insert. Front innerinsert is formed from two overlapping sewed parts having curved hems,where curved hems form circular like adjustable orifice for insertingpenis into separated space. Adjustable orifice is placed in the briefsmidline, and where said orifice encircle penis in a way that preventsits falling out from separated space. Adjustable orifice is placed inthe briefs center line and is oriented on left or right side by rotatingfront inner insert by 180° around the briefs midline. Additionallycurved hems have elastic means for adjustably encircling the penis,where, according to one embodiment of present invention, said elasticmeans can be tightened by the means on the outer side of the briefs. Theshape of the opening for entering the penis and the height at which itis made are adjusted to allow the penis to smoothly enter its separatespace when the briefs are being put on. This way, the testicles remainin their normal position, always physically separated from the penis.Men's briefs are further provided with removable incontinence receptaclehaving orifice for receiving penis, where incontinence receptacle isplaced within front outer insert and front inner insert, whereatincontinence receptacle has shape same as said inserts and dimensions tofit within said inserts. According to the one embodiment of the presentinvention removable incontinence receptacle is disposable. According toanother embodiment of the present invention removable incontinencereceptacle is washable and can be reused.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Invention will be below described in detail with reference to drawingswhere:

FIG. 1. shows the back and side panel A of the briefs,

FIG. 2. shows the front outer insert B,

FIG. 3. shows the outer front view of the briefs,

FIG. 4. shows view of the part C of the inner panel,

FIG. 5. shows view of the part D of the inner panel,

FIGS. 5 a. and 5 b show view of the front inner insert B′ with orifice19 left or right oriented,

FIG. 6 a. schematically shows incontinence receptacle (G) with orifice22,

FIG. 6 b. schematically shows dismantled incontinence receptacle (G)with orifice 22,

FIG. 7 a shows front side of the removable incontinence receptacle withU-shaped orifice, and

FIG. 7 b schematically shows the outer liquid barrier cover and placinginner absorption receptacle within it.

With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 b, men's briefs with separated space forpenis, made as short or long leg briefs, with flexible belt, panel (A),front outer insert (B) and front inner insert (B′), wherein separatedspace for penis is formed by front outer insert (B) and front innerinsert (B′); the inserts (B) and (B′) being connectable to the panel (A)and optional part (3) in a manner to form men's briefs, wherein frontinner insert (B′) has shape and dimensions same as front outer insert(B). Front inner insert (B′) is formed from two overlapping sewed parts(C) and (D) having curved hem 17 and respectively hem 18, where curvedhems 17 and 18 form circular like adjustable orifice 19 for insertingpenis into separated space. As illustrated on FIGS. 5 a and 5 b,according to the embodiment of the invention, it is provided that part(C) overlaps part (D) or respectively, part (D) overlaps part (C),without any further modification of said parts (C) and (D) and otherparts of briefs. FIGS. 5 a and 5 b illustrate adjustable orifice (19)placed in the briefs center line, and where orifice 19 encircles penisin a way that prevents its falling out from separated space and itsstable positioning. By rotating front inner insert (B′) by 180° aroundthe briefs midline, adjustable orifice (19) is left or right sideoriented thus enabling more comfortable placing of penis on the left orrespectively right side according to the user's preferences.Additionally hems 17 and 18 have elastic means for adjustably encirclingthe penis, where, according to one embodiment of present invention, saidelastic means can be tightened by the means (21).

As shown on FIGS. 4 and 5, front inner insert (B′) is formed from twoparts (C) and (D) with mutually sewed hems 6 and 13, 8 and 16, 15 and16, 9 and 12, where curved hems 17 and 18 form circular like adjustableorifice 19 for inserting penis into separated space, where orifice (19)is placed in the briefs midline, wherein orifice 19 encircle penis in away that prevents its falling out from separated space. With referenceto the FIGS. 5 a and 5 b, front inner insert (B′) being sewed with tothe inner side of the outer panel (A) and front outer insert (B) at lestthrough hem (7) and hem (14), and through sewing hem (8) and hem (15) tohem (16). Furthermore, inserts B and B′ are connected to the outer panel(A) through hems (6 and 13), (10 and 4) and (8 and 15). Outer panel (A)constitutes back, side and partially front side of briefs. Outer panel(A) can be tailored in one piece where that one piece includes part ofthe front panel (3). For person skilled in the art is obvious thatcertain modifications of the design of the outer panel (A) and inserts(B, B′) are possible without impact on the scope of the invention. Forinstance, outer panel A can be tailored from the more than one piece offabrics (e.g. par (3) can be separate part of the briefs).

With reference to FIGS. 6 a to 7 b, men's briefs are further providedwith removable incontinence receptacle (G) having orifice (22).Incontinence receptacle (G) is placed within front outer insert (B) andfront inner insert (B′) thru the embrasure formed by hems (11, 5).Incontinence receptacle (G) has shape same as inserts (B, B′) and hasdimensions to fit within inserts (B, B′) in a manner that orifice (22)is faced to the orifice (19) in order that penis thru orifices (22, 19)is accommodated within incontinence receptacle (G). Expression“dimensions to fit within”, and other variants of said expression, inpresent application means that dimensions of an element to which saidexpression relates are such that it can be inserted or positioned withindefined space and can not be displaced from its position afterinsertion. The best mode of carrying out of the invention is thatincontinence receptacle (G) has same shape as inserts (B, B′), anddimensions to fit within inserts (B, B′) are possible provided thatorifice (22) is faced to the orifice (19). Hems (17) and (18) haveelastic means for adjustably encircling the penis and additionallyelastic means can be tightened by the means (21). These features providepreventing penis to go beyond the incontinence absorbent receptacleduring sleep or intense activities.

As shown on the FIGS. 7 a, 7 b and 8 incontinence receptacle (G)consists of the outer liquid barrier cover (24), where inner absorptionreceptacle (25) having shape same as cover (24) and dimensions to fitwithin cover (24) is placed within cover (24), whereat cover (24) andreceptacle (25) are both provided with concurring orifice (22)at thesame place. Orifice (22) can be circular or U-shaped or of any othershape suitable for receiving penis. Orifice is placed in the center lineof the incontinence receptacle (G). Incontinence receptacle (G) isdefined by receptacle front panel (H) and receptacle back panel (I).Panels (H) and (I) are on the edges mutually firmly connected. Inanother embodiment on the upper end cover (24) is provided with opening(26) for inserting inner absorption receptacle (25). Inner absorptionreceptacle (25) is defined by two planes mutually firmly connected ontheir edges forming pocket like receptacle.

According to one embodiment of the invention incontinence receptacle (G)is disposable and consists of the outer liquid barrier cover (24) andinner absorption receptacle (25) which cover (24) and receptacle (25)are on their edges mutually firmly connected. In this embodiment cover(24) is not provided with opening (26). In another embodiment of theinvention incontinence receptacle (G) is not disposable where cover (24)and inner absorption receptacle (25) are not mutually firmly connectedthus enabling changing and/or washing of the absorption receptacle (25).In order to additionally fix incontinence receptacle (G) within inserts(B, B′), they are provided by detachable means (23, 23′). By means (23,23′) incontinence receptacle (G) is detachably connected to the frontinner insert (B′) and/or front outer insert (B).

The men's briefs with separate space for the penis comprising removableincontinence absorbent receptacle, according to this invention,eliminate deficiencies of the present briefs cuts, related to theirhygienic and health properties and physical discomforts. The separatespace for the penis is situated at the inner side of front part of thebriefs, between front outer insert and front inner insert. Removableincontinence absorbent is adjustably placed within separate space forpenis. Regardless of the body movements and position, the penis willalways remain in the separate space within incontinence absorbent, whichfully satisfies the essence and the function of the invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS

The reference signs used in the description and figures have thefollowing meaning:

-   A—back and side panel of briefs-   B—front outer insert-   B′—front inner insert-   C—part of the inner panel-   D—part of the inner panel-   G—incontinence receptacle-   H—receptacle front panel-   I—receptacle back panel-   1—panel A hem-   2—insert B hem-   3—optional part of the front panel-   4—hem sewed to hem 10-   5—hem 6—hem sewed to hem 13-   7—sewed to inner side of the outer panel-   8—hem sewed to hem 16-   9—hem sewed to hem 12-   10—hem sewed to hem 4-   11—hem-   12—hem sewed to hem 9-   13—hem sewed to hem 6-   14—hem sewed to hem inner side of the outer panel-   15—hem sewed to hem 16-   16—hem sewed with hems 8 and 15-   17—curved hem-   18—curved hem-   19—opening-   20—seam-   21—means suitable for adjustment of opening 19-   22—orifice-   23, 23′—detachable means-   24—outer impermeable cover—outer liquid barrier cover-   25—inner absorption receptacle-   26—opening

Persons skilled in the art will find it obvious that certainmodifications of the design of the separate penis space are possible andaccordingly of the removable incontinence absorbent receptacle, giventhe briefs design, however not leaving the spirit of the invention.

1. Men's briefs with separated space for penis comprising removableincontinence absorbent receptacle, made as short or long leg briefs,with flexible belt, panel (A), front outer insert (B) and front innerinsert (B′), wherein separated space for penis is formed by front outerinsert (B) and front inner insert (B′); the inserts (B) and (B′) beingconnectable to the panel (A) and optional part (3) in a manner to formmen's briefs, wherein front inner insert (B′) has shape and dimensionssame as front outer insert (B), where front inner insert (B′) is formedfrom two overlapping sewed parts (C) and (D) having curved hem (17) andrespectively hem (18), where curved hems (17) and (18) form circularlike adjustable orifice (19) for inserting penis into separated space,and where adjustable orifice (19) encircles penis in a way that preventsits falling out from separated space, characterized by that said men'sbriefs are further provided with removable incontinence receptacle (G)consisting of at the edges mutually firmly connected planes (H) and (1)with an orifice (22) placed on plane (H), where incontinence receptacle(G) is placed within front outer insert (B) and front inner insert (B′)thru the embrasure formed by hems (11, 5), whereat incontinencereceptacle (G) has shape same as inserts (B, B′) and dimensions to fitwithin inserts (B, B′) in a manner that orifice (22) is faced to orifice(19) in order that incontinence receptacle (G) receives penis.
 2. Men'sbriefs according to claim 1, characterized by that incontinencereceptacle (G) consists of the outer liquid barrier cover (24), whereinner absorption receptacle (25) having shape same as cover (24) anddimensions to fit within cover (24) is placed within cover (24), whereatcover (24) and receptacle (25) are provided with orifice (22) at thesame place.
 3. Men's briefs according to claim 2, characterized by thatabsorption receptacle (25) is disposable or washable, where cover (24)is provided with opening (26).
 4. Men's briefs according to claim 2,characterized by that incontinence receptacle (G) is disposable andconsists of the outer liquid barrier cover (24) and inner absorptionreceptacle (25), which cover (24) and receptacle (25) are on the edgesmutually firmly connected, whereat cover (24) and receptacle (25) areprovided with orifice (22) at the same place.
 5. Men's briefs accordingto claim 1, characterized by that orifice (22) is circular, U-shaped orof any other shape suitable for receiving penis.
 6. Men's briefsaccording to claim 1, characterized by that orifice (22) is placed inthe incontinence receptacle (G) center line.
 7. Men's briefs accordingto claim 1, characterized by that orifice (19) is placed in the briefscenter line.
 8. Men's briefs according to claim 1, characterized by thathems (17) and (18) have elastic means for adjustably encircling thepenis.
 9. Men's briefs according to claim 8, characterized by thatelastic means are tightened by the means (21).
 10. Men's briefsaccording to claim 1, characterized by that incontinence receptacle (G)is connected by detachable means (23, 23′) to the front inner insert(B′) and/or front outer insert (B).
 11. Incontinence receptacleaccording to the receptacle (G) of claim
 1. 12. Incontinence receptacle(G) according to claim 11, characterized by that absorption receptacle(25) is disposable or washable, where cover (24) is provided withopening (26).
 13. Incontinence receptacle (G) according to claim 11,characterized by that that incontinence receptacle (G) is disposable andconsists of the outer liquid barrier cover (24) and inner absorptionreceptacle (25), which cover (24) and receptacle (25) are on their edgesmutually firmly connected, whereat cover (24) and receptacle (25) areprovided with orifice (22) at the same place.
 14. Incontinencereceptacle (G) according to claim 13, characterized by that orifice (22)is circular, U-shaped or of any other shapes suitable for receivingpenis.
 15. Incontinence receptacle (G) according to claim 14,characterized by that orifice (22) is placed in the incontinencereceptacle (G) center line.
 16. Incontinence receptacle (G) according toclaim 15, characterized by that it contains detachable means (23, 23′)suitable for fastening receptacle (G) to the men's briefs.